Asia North Korea Experience gained by North Korean forces on the battlefields of the Russia-Ukraine war imposes changes in the security calculus on the Korean Peninsula, as NK troops have been exposed to the technology and tactics of modern warfare, UN Commander reveals
Africa Mozambique A US$500.000 program will strengthen social cohesion and prevent conflicts in mining areas in Nampula province; the agreement of mining company Kenmare Resources and Civil Society Support Mechanism will be implemented by local stakeholders in 2026-28
Asia Tajikistan An amnesty law signed by President Rahmon to celebrate 35 years of independence will cover 18.038 convicted people, with full release for 11.305 people, reduced terms for 6.733; of 507 women, 248 will be released, of 134 minors, 99 will be freed
Oceania Nauru State-owned telecommunications provider Cenpac Corporation released its first dividend payment since its establishment for $1,75 million; the sum will be destined to the government for the current financial year
Asia Maldives Sheikh Ismail Mohamed, the first Maldivian student to graduate from the Islamic University of Madinah and one of the most influential religious scholars in the Maldives, has passed away at the age of 85
Oceania Solomon Islands The much anticipated upgrade and refurbishment for Taro hospital in Choiseul has begun and will improve healthcare services across the province; it is part of efforts to strengthen health infrastructure and service in rural communities
Africa Morocco New semester report from FAO presented mixed results in the assessment of Morocco’s place in global food trade; cereals, sugar, fisheries and maritime freight have been considered, finding that agricultural recovery coexists with import dependence
Asia Israel Ben Gvir has been ordered to delete flotilla abuse video from media as it constituted unlawful election propaganda; the head of the Central Elections Committee also ruled that the minister pay $7.800 in legal fees
Africa Sudan The Central Bank of Sudan signed a memorandum of understanding for banking cooperation with Azerbaijani Central Bank, part of Sudan's bank’s efforts to open up to the international financial system and reintegrate into global banking networks
Africa Mauritius In the proposed guidelines for the 2026-2027 budget, members of Parliament will now be equated to civil servants, contribute individually to the National Pensions, have pension payment age at 65, the statutory retirement age, and no longer after two terms
Asia Turkey Taxi passengers in Istanbul can now submit complaints, report lost items and share feedback through a new WhatsApp-based service launched by the Istanbul Taxi Drivers Chamber, part of broader efforts to improve service quality and customer satisfaction
Asia Taiwan Cybersecurity experts warned of possible early-stage influence operations ahead of Taiwan’s local elections later this year, identifying coordinated Facebook page activity and a large-scale wave of nearly identical posts spreading suspiciously
Oceania Tuvalu The people of Vaitupu Island celebrated the 80th anniversary of the purchase of Kioa Island in Fiji, a move of vision and courage of Vaitupu's forefathers, that while recovering from the impacts of WWII in the Pacific they planned for future generations
Africa Togo Digital banking service usage in Togo reached 32,2% at the end of March 2026 in a steady upward trend; figures show that one-third of bank customers use at least one digital banking service: mobile app, online banking platform, USSD service or SMS alerts